Beale Street Music Festival 2018 lineup: Rumors, theories and guesses

(Photos by Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal) Front Bottoms fan Gabriel Stark sings along with the band during their set at the Beale Street Music Festival on the Rockstar Energy Drink Stage.(Photo: Jim Weber)

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Save for a few legends (Bon Jovi, Dolly etc.) this lineup makes me sad, and sick to my stomach, it’s an EXTREMELY poor lineup for a well known musical event in a music rich city such as Memphis, @memphisinmay deserves better, Nickleback? What did we do to the event planners?? pic.twitter.com/QZlULTyMVn

just a heads up to our man joel and many others, this is not our lineup. we realize many of you will be disappointed about not seeing "Kidz Bop 27" perform, but we'll make it up to you. https://t.co/UK8GXvsvRZ

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A group of concert goers gather for a round of hacky sack as Alter Bridge performs on the FedEx Stage during the 41st annual Memphis in May Beale St. Music Festival at Tom Lee Park on Sunday. Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal

Grouplove singer Christian Zucconi jumps into the fans while performing on the Bud Light Stage during for the first day of the Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park. Mark Weber, The Commercial Appeal

It would not be Memphis in May's Beale Street Music Festival without a little mud. Music fans will enjoy pleasant weather as the weekend will offer sunny skies and mild temperatures at Tom Lee Park. Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal

The beautiful weather this year was great for listening to music on the lawn at Tom Lee Park or taking a nap during the 41st annual Memphis in May Beale St. Music Festival. Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal

The lineup at the Beale Street Music Festival on Sunday was packed with a diverse range of women on the microphone with Bahari's Natalia Panzarella (upper left), Lanita Smith, Marcella Simien, and Ani DiFranco (bottom right) performing during the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park. Jim Weber, The Commercial Appeal

Griz fans Jayne Faulstick (left) Jason Faulstic and their daughter Paisley, 3, dance in the crowd as Griz plays on the Bud Light Stage during the 41st Memphis in May Beale St. Music Festival at Tom Lee Park. Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal

Josh Walters (right) drummer for Lil White proposes to his girlfriend on stage during Lil White's performance during the 41st Memphis in May Beale St. Music Festival at Tom Lee Park. Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal

Preparations are underway in Tom Lee Park where rigger Mike Baker works on getting the stages set for the 41st annual Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival. With some 60-plus acts performing over the weekend, the event will help launch the month-long Memphis in May festivities, which also include the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the 901 Fest and the Great American River Run. Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal

Preparations are underway in Tom Lee Park where lighting technician James Morrow works on lighting in the Blues Tent for the 41st annual Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival. With some 60-plus acts performing over the weekend, the event will help launch the month-long Memphis in May festivities, which also include the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the 901 Fest and the Great American River Run. Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal